Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 19:29

ἀπὸ ὁράσεως ἐπιγνωσθήσεται ἀνήρ, καὶ ἀπὸ ἀπαντήσεως προσώπου ἐπιγνωσθήσεται νοήμων.
King James Version (KJV)

A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him.

Modern English

A person can be known by his look, and a sensible person by his expression, the moment you meet him.

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